Master of Arts in Theological Studies

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Master of Arts in Theological Studies – Description
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Master of Arts in Theological Studies – Structure

The courses are divided into three semesters, as follows:

First semester

The first semester of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies includes Biblical Studies, Church History, Pedagogy and Christian Education.

The Biblical Studies investigating introduction subjects, interpretation and theology of the Old and New Testament, as well as topics of the translation Septuagint (O’) and the New Testament.

Ecclesiastical History includes the General Church History in the frame of Byzantine Civilization, History of the Church of Greece and Cyprus, as well as the History of the Church and the culture of the Slavs. Pedagogy and Christian Education explores the multidimensional phenomenon of education and learning, with particular emphasis in Christian Pedagogy and the teaching of religious education. In the Patristic Studies the following are taught: Greek, Latin and Eastern Church Patristic Literature. Alongside Patristic Theology, spirituality and Hagiography are examined, with emphasis on Cyprus Hagiography. The Systematic Theology examines the teaching on the Orthodox Church comparing to the other confessions, History of Dogma, the inter-Orthodox and inter-Christian relations, as well as the Ecumenic movement and the modern heresies.

Second Semester

The second semester of Master of Arts in Theological Studies includes studies in Religion, Pastoral and Social Action of the Church, Byzantine Archeology and Art, studies on Christian Liturgy and Canon Law.

The historical Religion Studies focus their attention on the study of world religions, in comparative religion, psychology and philosophy of religion. The Pastoral and Social Action of the Church approaches the one pastoral work as pastoral counselling, pastoral communication, pastoral person and cultural issues, and on the other the social action of the Church as charity world and social welfare, social institution, economy and ecology. The Byzantine Archeology and Art examines the souces of Byzantine Art, architecture and monumental painting, mosaics, frescoes and icons, as well as the theology of the image. The Canon Law studies the sources of Canon Law, the relation between Chruch and State and the modern statutory law of the Church of Cyprus.

Third Semester

The studies are concluded with a dissertation elaborated by students in the field of one of four directions of Theological Studies: a) Ecclesiastical History and Byzantine Civilization; b) Patristic Studies and Systematic Theology; c) Pastoral and Practical Theology and d) Christian Pedagogy and Philosophy of Education.

Criteria for admission

Degree in Theology from a recognized University

Degree from recognized Schools or Departments, national institutions or equivalent foreign institutions

Interview

Certificate of proficiency in English.

Prospects for Vocational Rehabilitation

The quality of the Studies and the breadth of the spectrum of scientific training session that covers enable the holders of the Master’s degree in Theology to offer their services as specialized clergy or laity:

In secondary education as teachers or in directorships positions of Education

In preaching and missionary activities of the Church

As ecclesiastical journalist

Social work of the Church or of other public and private entities

At the secretary offices of the Dioceses

In directions on charity foundations

In archaeological excavations in Christian sites

In the domain of religious tourism

In scientific research

In teaching of religious education in primary school

Area. Time. Duration.

Where and when will the meetings take place?

Students / only three will participate in meetings that take place in the modern facilities of the University of Neapolis on Saturday (morning and afternoon) with free nights on college dorm.

The meetings will take place every Saturday for 12 Saturdays each semester. The temporal resolution of the meetings shall be guided facilitate students will work during their studies and particularly students living outside Paphos.